Question
Biology Question on evolution
Industrial melanism is an example of
A
mutation
B
Neo-Lamarckism
C
Neo-Darwinism
D
natural selection.
Answer
natural selection.
Explanation
Solution
Industrial melanism is an adaptationin which the moths living in industrial areas develop melanin pigments in order to match their body color to the tree trunks or soot-covered surroundings. It is an example of natural selection. The peppered moth exists in light and dark strains.
- Natural selection results from differential reproduction (some members of a population produce abundant offspring, some just a few while others none) in the same population.
- Industrial melanism is evolution by natural selection.
Hence, Industrial melanismis an example of natural selection.